Transfer station
Mason Valley Wildlife Mgt. Area LF
22 mi W · Yerington, NV
Landfill
Russell Pass Landfill
Fallon, Churchill County, NV · All sites in Churchill County
Russell Pass Landfill is a landfill in Fallon, Churchill County, Nevada, operated by City of Fallon. The site also works as a transfer station. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1998, with closure projected for 2030.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 2 disposal sites we list in Churchill County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1998 |
| Projected closure | 2030 |
| Size | 123 acres |
| Owner | City of Fallon |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have opening hours, fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
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Russell Pass Landfill: questions
What does Russell Pass Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Russell Pass Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2030 for a landfill that opened in 1998 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Sustainable Materials Management: Landfills) · record dated 2025-07-15
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated July 15, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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